By GMM News | 2024-08-13 | Case Security |

The Greek Coast Guard has seized cocaine worth over 1 million euros ($1.10 million) in a shipment of bananas.

The drugs, totalling 35 kilograms (77 pounds), were found in 30 packages hidden in the cooling system of a sea container at Piraeus port on August 05, 2024.

The seizure was carried out with assistance from the Homeland Security Investigations unit of the U.S. embassy in Athens.

The confiscation aligns with Greece’s continuous efforts to combat drug trafficking, particularly from South America, where cocaine production has increased over the past decade.

Greek authorities busted an international criminal organization involved in trafficking cocaine in shipping containers from Latin America to Europe in May 2024.

The effort was strengthened by the recent seizure of approximately 109 kilograms (240 pounds) of cocaine hidden in a container of frozen squid at Piraeus Port.

The Greek Coast Guard’s continuous vigilance highlights the growing challenges of cocaine trafficking and its impact on Europe- currently the world’s largest market for drugs.

Reference: Reuters